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the u.s.s. cole attacked by terrorists in yemen, 17 american sailors were killed. figuring out the winner of the presidential election delayed due to ballot snafus in florida. the u.s. supreme court took on the issue, made a decision and 36 days after voters had gone to the polls, democratic presidential candidate al gore conceded the election to his republican challenger, texas governor george w. bush. he would become the nation 43rd president. jim, elliss, if you had to sum up that 2000 election fiasco in a few words, how would you roux describe it? >> i would say the reporters all voted for al gore in 2000, but they didn't like him. they liked bush much better so bush perversely got pretty good press in that year. >> jon: and was that reflected, elliss, in the coverage, do you think of the standoff? >> riveting would be the word i would use. i think it was one of those political stories, jon, that got people who don't care about politics engaged. a lot of them were angry, but, yeah, i think
the u.s.s. cole attacked by terrorists in yemen, 17 american sailors were killed. figuring out the winner of the presidential election delayed due to ballot snafus in florida. the u.s. supreme court took on the issue, made a decision and 36 days after voters had gone to the polls, democratic presidential candidate al gore conceded the election to his republican challenger, texas governor george w. bush. he would become the nation 43rd president. jim, elliss, if you had to sum up that 2000...
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one thing the caller mentioned was u.s. military. obviously bipartisan. i think you're going to see. now where it's going to result in a better haiti. >> our apologies. lea from georgia. caller: good morning. yes, sir i would like to comment on this whole healthcare discussion. i'm really disappointed to hear that the propaganda is still being put out here for the public. this issue unlike other issues involved in politics really shouldn't be politicized. you're talking about the difference of people having a quality of life or no life at all. that should not be politicized. it's not a left or right issue. whatever reforms will not able only be enacted for current administration but for all of the american people. guest: i disagree. that it shouldn't be split sized. guest: i'm with you on that. guest: that's how we make policy decisions. i do think there's a certain kind of glib on some opponents on what the stakes are. it is the case that - somewhere around 40,000 people a year die from lack of health insurance. it imposed tremendous amounts of human suf
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think about corporations, u.s. corporations, whose main financial interest and a majority profits come from investments in china and other places around the world,. their profit margins are not taught to attach to how american citizens are doing but to help others in other countries are doing, and having them spend money on our elections here to influence and benefit profits on the interest of american citizens. this is a scandalous decision. this is a decisionÑi equating fr purposes of expanding money in elections, saying but corporations people individuals. i think it is an american decision, and the american people need to understand what this decision has spent, and they will be even more furious about politics than they are today. Ñiwe need to make sure we do not turn back the clock on decades of precedent meant to prevent special-interest from corrupting the process. >> this is one of the most vital parts of our democracy. >> next, analysis on what the decision means for the future of campaign finance. Ñi>
think about corporations, u.s. corporations, whose main financial interest and a majority profits come from investments in china and other places around the world,. their profit margins are not taught to attach to how american citizens are doing but to help others in other countries are doing, and having them spend money on our elections here to influence and benefit profits on the interest of american citizens. this is a scandalous decision. this is a decisionÑi equating fr purposes of...
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and rmer u.s. track star marion joneserved six months in prison 2008 for lying to investigators abt her steroid use. >> brown: david epstn has been covering many of these steros storiefor sports illustrated. 's a staff writer there and helpedreak the alex rodriguez story lastear. david epstein, welcome. so it's pretty mh already well known a believed that mark magui used steroids to... when he was hitting hi home runs, right? >> that's righ i ink when you go in front of congress and u tell them when they ask you if y used performancenhancing drugs you say you're n there to talk abouthe past it's pretty much the end of that story. it been a foregone concsion for a whi. >> lehre why did he finally come clean today oyesterday? >> well, goi in, you know, he'll beoing into the season as theardinals' hitting coach. if he hadn't, this just woul have been protracted game of media speculation an criticism. i thk he kind of opted to have this story burn britly and briefly ther than just dr out and distract h
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and the u.s. should provide the leadership and involve -- muslim state particularly arab league and saudi arabia and kuwait in constructing political vision in yemen. remember, brooke, al qaeda has been able to create a major foothold in yemen because the social and political situation in yemen is very grave. what i mean by the situation in yemen, have you multiple insurgencies. a major civil war in the north that's basically taking mace for almost three years and you have separatist movement in the north and several tribes are challenging the authority and what al qaeda has been trying to do or has been able to could is to submerge itself within the local conflict and challenge the authority of the sent practical government. >> capitalizing almost it seems on this conflict. you mentioned saudi arabia. i mean, we talk about the u.s. role here. but what about saudi arabia? what about the kuwaitis to a lesser degree? they need to step it up, do they not? >> absolutely. i will argue that saudi arabia
and the u.s. should provide the leadership and involve -- muslim state particularly arab league and saudi arabia and kuwait in constructing political vision in yemen. remember, brooke, al qaeda has been able to create a major foothold in yemen because the social and political situation in yemen is very grave. what i mean by the situation in yemen, have you multiple insurgencies. a major civil war in the north that's basically taking mace for almost three years and you have separatist movement...
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both the u.s. and the british embassies have been closed to give the government an opportunity to thwart that threat. >> yes, ma'am antiis the ancestral home of osama bin laden. as for whether u.s. troops might be sent there, the administration's top counter- terrorism advisor says that is not under discussion. >>> the world's tallet building is opening in dubai today. the actual height remain as you closely guarded secret but it is believed to be nearly 2700 feet tall which isnearly a thousand feet taller than the world's tallest building in taiwan and it is almost two empire state buildings. it will house luxury apartments, offices and a hotel. >>> there is a consumer alert this morning. cell phones could soon come with a new warning label in the name of safety. >>> but up next, culd the new proposal cause some unnecessary panic. we'll explain. >>> think it is cold here in the district. how about 11 below in parts of can the country and even worse. >> it is cold almost everywhere across the u.s.
both the u.s. and the british embassies have been closed to give the government an opportunity to thwart that threat. >> yes, ma'am antiis the ancestral home of osama bin laden. as for whether u.s. troops might be sent there, the administration's top counter- terrorism advisor says that is not under discussion. >>> the world's tallet building is opening in dubai today. the actual height remain as you closely guarded secret but it is believed to be nearly 2700 feet tall which...
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your governor, your two u.s. senators are democrats. you think this is going to have a political impact if this bill does pass? >> i think it is going to be felt across the political scale from one end to the other. there's going to be a lot of positions lost. if blanch lincoln keeps her seat it will be at a huge cost. >> reporter: speaking of senator lincoln that same poll found that all four gop challengers in a head to head match-up are leading senator lincoln. we stopped by her office and she wasn't available. she down south in the state campaigning at a fundraising dinner. however, why is the struggle for her? why are the poll numbers low? perhaps it is a sentiment of discontent with the incumbents with their elected offs as we found in little rock resident, peggy jones. we just hitting main street, what's your name and what do you think about the health care bill? >> my name is peggy jones and i have a definite opinion. i think it is not government's job to take care of us. government has taught us for years to depend on the gover
your governor, your two u.s. senators are democrats. you think this is going to have a political impact if this bill does pass? >> i think it is going to be felt across the political scale from one end to the other. there's going to be a lot of positions lost. if blanch lincoln keeps her seat it will be at a huge cost. >> reporter: speaking of senator lincoln that same poll found that all four gop challengers in a head to head match-up are leading senator lincoln. we stopped by her...
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now u.s. banking companies have been the beneficiaries of unprecedented government money in the form of multiple, ongoing, taxpayer-financed, federal government bailouts and subsidies, virtually unlimited access to money at near zero rates of interest. federal purchases of impaired assets, low cost loans, open-ended guarantees, all in the name of restoring normalcy to u.s. financial markets. in the coming days, banks are expected to begin paying out substantial bonuses to top executives. the total amounts rival the payouts at the peak of the real estate bubble in 2007. they are set against the core commitment of policy to strengthen the underlying health of the banking system by enabling banks to recapitalize. the bonuses being paid out could and should be directed primarily toward enhancing the capital base of the banking system. banks could also use the profits to deal with unrecognized losses from real estate transactions and other imprudent investments to reduce outside fees charged to str
now u.s. banking companies have been the beneficiaries of unprecedented government money in the form of multiple, ongoing, taxpayer-financed, federal government bailouts and subsidies, virtually unlimited access to money at near zero rates of interest. federal purchases of impaired assets, low cost loans, open-ended guarantees, all in the name of restoring normalcy to u.s. financial markets. in the coming days, banks are expected to begin paying out substantial bonuses to top executives. the...
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the u.s. responded to that. then use of demitasses asian and around the world of cells -0- th - the metastization on it -- or around the world of cells. they were harder to get at the end of the terrorist networks. -- harder to get at than the terrorist networks. it becomes a more difficult problem. i think the next that it is people who undertake a terrorist operations inspired by al qaeda @ within 0 connection to them. they are pulling the knowledge they have of the internet. the chances of finding that person are increasingly difficult. this is a real problem. i talked to someone yesterday, and we had a little debate about whether what happened was good or bad on this plane. he said, on the plus side, this is what al qaeda has been reduced to. some kid, the bomb is not well made and it does not work. on the downside, you have al qaeda is still grinding u.s. airlines to a halt, phreaking everyone out. making people have less confidence in their government's ability to protect them. i am not
the u.s. responded to that. then use of demitasses asian and around the world of cells -0- th - the metastization on it -- or around the world of cells. they were harder to get at the end of the terrorist networks. -- harder to get at than the terrorist networks. it becomes a more difficult problem. i think the next that it is people who undertake a terrorist operations inspired by al qaeda @ within 0 connection to them. they are pulling the knowledge they have of the internet. the chances of...
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in the u.s. where we have 20% of people in the medicaid although it pays for 40% of the births, there's not enough public support to sustain that in a good enough quality. but 90% of the public system, 10% private system, that works for me. >> you have a very brief follow-up. >> very brief one to eric. i was surprised by this question that a lot of americans believe that the doctors can do everything. have you ever checked this back against a sample of doctors? >> that's next. [laughter] >> thank you eric, tom john. thanks very much. [applause] >> thank you panelists. we'll take a 15-minute break and then reconvene to talk about making policy. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> up next david cameron talks about his nation's health care system. after that, secretary of state hillary clinton on security challenges around the world including yemen and iran. and later a report on u.s. health care spending. on c-span 2 to
in the u.s. where we have 20% of people in the medicaid although it pays for 40% of the births, there's not enough public support to sustain that in a good enough quality. but 90% of the public system, 10% private system, that works for me. >> you have a very brief follow-up. >> very brief one to eric. i was surprised by this question that a lot of americans believe that the doctors can do everything. have you ever checked this back against a sample of doctors? >> that's next....
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is the u.s. willing to send the army into the projects in chicago, into the projects and tenements in new york, in los angeles, into east los angeles to do away with drug consumption there? i don't think so. i don't see any reason to believe that this will happen. so, the notion that maybe one day the u.s. will do this and when it does then the supply of drugs coming through mexico from colombia or even being produced in mexico will dry up because demand has dried up. i quite frankly that is an ahistorical, foolish and e ignorant view of history. chris: chapel hill, tennessee, independent line, tony. john: thank you and thank god for c-span. i'm so tkhrad we have it. -- glad we have it. my question is, by the way the people interested there is a back by gary westbound called dark alliance. it will tell you a lot about the drugs passed through the country and within more thing, if we do stop the war on drugs, the sheriff deputy and police department and c.i.a. and f.b.i. won't be able to confiscat
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i have the privilege of working with that context to advance u.s > inter -- u.s. interest and values. from our point of view, it is a vital one that we held a very incrementally to create. -- helped very incrementally to create. it is sort of the pointy end of the spear, the change that the president is bringing. to ensure that this institution can be much more effective than the ways that we needed to be. we're looking to the institution to help us advance our national security interests, whether it is dealing with these situations in afghanistan, iraq, where the u.n. has important field presence is that are promoting the elections, providing humanitarian assistance is. they're dealing with the disputed internal boundaries. we are looking to the united nations security council to stand up, as the president said, against those that violate international law. in june, we passeed the toughest sanctions -- passed the toughest sanctions should iran failed to meet its international obligations. we are engaging in a different way. we're dealing with all countries, large
i have the privilege of working with that context to advance u.s > inter -- u.s. interest and values. from our point of view, it is a vital one that we held a very incrementally to create. -- helped very incrementally to create. it is sort of the pointy end of the spear, the change that the president is bringing. to ensure that this institution can be much more effective than the ways that we needed to be. we're looking to the institution to help us advance our national security interests,...
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they had two u.s. helicopter pilots that landed and stopped it but they were reprimanded until they found out that this little fella had a 16 millimeter gun and took the whole shooting match and sent it home to his parents. when they tried the captain, they put him in prison and in three months, he was out completely. that's the military justice. thank you very much. one of the items i go to great lengths to say it's a matter of the policy that we want to close guantanamo. it's a matter of policy how do we best do that? some folks deem the one that we can close as proceedings. there are ways to do that. this begs the need, why not pursue this system? we have to be concerned in the war we are fighting? we don't have a traditional war? we don't have the country. there's no diplomatic ties or the treaty signing. we don't have that. we don't have mobilized tanks coming across the border. it could be three people operating as a cell we should afford the proper resources from other news organizations. they h
they had two u.s. helicopter pilots that landed and stopped it but they were reprimanded until they found out that this little fella had a 16 millimeter gun and took the whole shooting match and sent it home to his parents. when they tried the captain, they put him in prison and in three months, he was out completely. that's the military justice. thank you very much. one of the items i go to great lengths to say it's a matter of the policy that we want to close guantanamo. it's a matter of...
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so it's the u.s. and other countries in partnership with the haitian government. >> host: who should take the role, though? should it be one country or should it be the u.n.? >> guest: i think the u.n. -- the u.n. is on the ground. and they are the key institution in terms of providing the stability and the basis for reconstructing for developing haiti's institutions. the united states plays a big role. it's the largest bilateral donor. it's traditionally been. so the u.s. role is very important. but again it's one player in an international effort. >> host: why has the united states been by large the largest donor to haiti? >> guest: it's been historically the case. the united states has been for better or worse very strongly involved in haitian affairs. since the -- well, the 19th, early 20th century. obviously, it's a country that's very close to us. it's part of the caribbean community. and there's a very large haitian diaspora living in the united states which is a very important factn here's a p
so it's the u.s. and other countries in partnership with the haitian government. >> host: who should take the role, though? should it be one country or should it be the u.n.? >> guest: i think the u.n. -- the u.n. is on the ground. and they are the key institution in terms of providing the stability and the basis for reconstructing for developing haiti's institutions. the united states plays a big role. it's the largest bilateral donor. it's traditionally been. so the u.s. role is...
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host: u.s. effort in congress from dennis blair and others about the apparatus -- you have heard in congress from dennis blair and others about apparatus and structure. guest: whatever internal arguments there are, those in your profession are more likely to extract that from leaks that we are p. host: what are your takeaways about how al qaeda of my defection from what we know about the planning? -- help al qaeda might be functioning from what we know about the planning? guest: they were trying to set the norms in hitting the united states, trying to get our allies with medium-size attacks. they have gone from what was a plan to kill tens of thousands of americans to one that was designed to bring down a single airplane. their infrastructure is dismantled. at the same time, the very fact that osama bin laden is alive and they're still there, putting propaganda in the web and the world, is dangerous, and this is going to be a long war. host: what is the appropriate response at this point in time
host: u.s. effort in congress from dennis blair and others about the apparatus -- you have heard in congress from dennis blair and others about apparatus and structure. guest: whatever internal arguments there are, those in your profession are more likely to extract that from leaks that we are p. host: what are your takeaways about how al qaeda of my defection from what we know about the planning? -- help al qaeda might be functioning from what we know about the planning? guest: they were...
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this week a u.s. judge dropped all charges against the men and mistakes by prosecutors violated the guard's constitutional rights. they're accused of launching an unprovoked attack on civilians at a crowded baghdad intersection. funerals are planned today for some of the 88 people killed by a suicide bomber in pakistan. the car bombing happened at a volleyball tournament yesterday. police say it happened in a village that had been a hub of militants until locals had taken action against the insurgents. and they say that a meeting of elders who helped set up an anti-taliban militia was probably the real target they were meeting nearby. rush limbaugh is on the mend after suffering chest pains on vacation. tests show nothing wrong with his heart and yesterday he was released from a honolulu hospital. during a brief news conversation, he says he was not on pain killer, went through rehab for the drugs in 2003. doctors still don't know what caused his chest pain. >> best guess was it might have been a spas
this week a u.s. judge dropped all charges against the men and mistakes by prosecutors violated the guard's constitutional rights. they're accused of launching an unprovoked attack on civilians at a crowded baghdad intersection. funerals are planned today for some of the 88 people killed by a suicide bomber in pakistan. the car bombing happened at a volleyball tournament yesterday. police say it happened in a village that had been a hub of militants until locals had taken action against the...
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one recommendation is consolidating its u.s. u.s. 12 districts. a twenty first century governing system can provide more than cost savings. it can allow students to explore new learning opportunities in different settings with the latest technology. reforming the outdated school government and bureaucracy is long overdue. we call for a 5% reduction in government spending in the next fiscal year additional 10% reduction in 2012. streamlining services and consolidating district will be necessary to meet the challenge. restraining government building -- the spending will allow us to reform classrooms, technologies, and our students. a system is substantially eroding local control. each year, the connection between it and your tax bill becomes more and more distant. expanded subsidies mask the true costs. the budget you approve is not the budget you are billed for. property-tax bills increase. this is the upside-down world spun from act 60. when there is confusion, there is no control. if we're serious about reforming the system, it will become an ant
one recommendation is consolidating its u.s. u.s. 12 districts. a twenty first century governing system can provide more than cost savings. it can allow students to explore new learning opportunities in different settings with the latest technology. reforming the outdated school government and bureaucracy is long overdue. we call for a 5% reduction in government spending in the next fiscal year additional 10% reduction in 2012. streamlining services and consolidating district will be necessary...
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u.s. multiple for haiti. the united states has a history of either political domination or neglect. for mr. obama, striking the right balance will be crucial. how do you strike the right balance? guest: the right balance is giving enough support to, one, the haitian people, and, two, the haitian government, so they can eventually handle the affairs of their country on their own without being overbearing. a it -- it is a difficult challenge. you are standing up basically a country that has started over and over again to try to build the most basic institutions of government. and to build an economy that is able to employ people and to reduce the very high levels of poverty. it needs a lot of help, but at the same time, the haitians are a proud people and long to be in charge of their own destiny to the extent that is possible. host: how does the united states go about not being seen as occupying that country? caller: i think it is a matter of partnership, not only with the haitian governmen
u.s. multiple for haiti. the united states has a history of either political domination or neglect. for mr. obama, striking the right balance will be crucial. how do you strike the right balance? guest: the right balance is giving enough support to, one, the haitian people, and, two, the haitian government, so they can eventually handle the affairs of their country on their own without being overbearing. a it -- it is a difficult challenge. you are standing up basically a country that has...
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u.s. candidate meek -- there is a strong national mood for change. having worked as a florida state trooper and lead a coalition to reduce class size, meek is best in the position. the republican contender in the senate race in massachusetts, a republican lawyer from the it said it arrived in albany on wednesday to discuss his plans to run against senator kirsten gillibrand. you are angry? i will fight for you. you are frustrated? your voice will be heard. a scene at similar from both sides of the aisle. national, dave is on the republican line. -- nashville. caller: democrats have been in control of congress for four years, the nation's purse strings, and their brand of socialism just brought a trickle of poverty and people are voting against that. what have the democrats learned? i can tell absolutely nothing. our president said he will speak more to the american people. the guy has had 411 speeches in the past year. it that sounds like an awful lot of talking to me, but that is all it i
u.s. candidate meek -- there is a strong national mood for change. having worked as a florida state trooper and lead a coalition to reduce class size, meek is best in the position. the republican contender in the senate race in massachusetts, a republican lawyer from the it said it arrived in albany on wednesday to discuss his plans to run against senator kirsten gillibrand. you are angry? i will fight for you. you are frustrated? your voice will be heard. a scene at similar from both sides of...
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for our u.s. military, and for all private groups and citizens and church based organizations that are working with the haitian people. i want to speak directly to the haitian people through the haitian media. >> we are here at the invitation of your government to help you. as president obama has said, we will be here today, tomorrow, and for the time ahead. and speaking personally, i know of the great resilience and strength of the haitian people. you have been severely tested. but i believe that haiti can come back even stronger and better in the future. thank you. >> thank you very much. >> [inaudible] >> there is so much that has to be done and that is why the president of haiti and i will be issuing a joint communication tomorrow. it will be translated into all the necessary languages, setting forth our intention to cooperate today to other -- together. much of the work that will need to be done will be reconstruction and rebuilding. >> earlier today, vice- president joe biden talk with a num
for our u.s. military, and for all private groups and citizens and church based organizations that are working with the haitian people. i want to speak directly to the haitian people through the haitian media. >> we are here at the invitation of your government to help you. as president obama has said, we will be here today, tomorrow, and for the time ahead. and speaking personally, i know of the great resilience and strength of the haitian people. you have been severely tested. but i...
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a u.s. coast guard helicopter evacuated already four critically injured u.s. embassy staff to the naval station guantanamo bay, cuba hospital for further treatment. they're deploying today to the airport of port-au-prince, haiti, to provide air traffic control capability. that is important that will allow members of congress, and might i thank congresswoman lee working with the congressional black caucus, i'd like to push for something on friday. i realize the difficulty of moving members during the time of great uncertainty. so i encourage, as you have already dictated, that the c.b.c. have a codown and we would do that at an appropriate time. but i want everyone to realize that the congressional black caucus is leading on this and we're attempting to get to haiti as quickly as we can making sure that the operations of rescue go forward first. a u.s. navy p-3 aircraft from the forwarding operational location at el salvador took off early this morning to have an area reconnaissance of the af
a u.s. coast guard helicopter evacuated already four critically injured u.s. embassy staff to the naval station guantanamo bay, cuba hospital for further treatment. they're deploying today to the airport of port-au-prince, haiti, to provide air traffic control capability. that is important that will allow members of congress, and might i thank congresswoman lee working with the congressional black caucus, i'd like to push for something on friday. i realize the difficulty of moving members...
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the u.s. congress and the subject before us, in spite of considerable various events that have been of great interest to people yesterday, i'm thinking of the election of in massachusetts, there still remains the question of health care. there's discussion with the new political rearraignments that it may be the house will take up and just pass the bill passed by the senate. that is one possibility, which of course would require the bill not to have to go back to the senate. so we come back to the question of health care in america, something that has a lot of people's attention. it's not the top priority. i think for many people, they're worried about unemployment, the economy, they're worried about excessive government spending, they're worried about terrorism and national security, but underneath those perhaps there's still concern about health care but particularly a fear that in an attempt to try to solve a problem we may make a bad situation worse. indeed when goth does too much, we have
the u.s. congress and the subject before us, in spite of considerable various events that have been of great interest to people yesterday, i'm thinking of the election of in massachusetts, there still remains the question of health care. there's discussion with the new political rearraignments that it may be the house will take up and just pass the bill passed by the senate. that is one possibility, which of course would require the bill not to have to go back to the senate. so we come back to...
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the u.s. health-care system. and later, remarks from the british comfort -- conservative party leader david cameron. . >> secretary of state hillary clinton talked about the security situation in yemen. these comments came after the meeting with the prime minister of qatar. this is about 25 minutes. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> good morning everyone, and happy new year. it is good to see you here and i am especially pleased that i get to walk on his excellency the prime minister back to the state department -- i get to welcome his excellency the prime minister back to the state department. i hope you all had the chance to enjoy the holidays and i know there is a big agenda and front of us which his excellency and i have been discussing. it is important that this meeting be held at the beginning of this new year so we couldn't immediately get to work on the many matters -- we could immediately get to work on
the u.s. health-care system. and later, remarks from the british comfort -- conservative party leader david cameron. . >> secretary of state hillary clinton talked about the security situation in yemen. these comments came after the meeting with the prime minister of qatar. this is about 25 minutes. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> good morning everyone, and happy new year. it is good to see you here...
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the u.s. and not the yemeni government." those embassies, we understand, still closed this morning. keith, democratic line. we are talking this morning about ben bernanke and the role of financial regulation. caller: regulation is needed, but at the same time we need to teach our children how to manage their finances. those regulations do not mean nothing. we will be right back into the same thing. host: what is the one most important thing that you teach your children about finances? caller: basically how to pay your regular bills on time. how to manage a bank account and put money away just in case hard times come around. that is the best thing that we could do as american people. host: thank you for calling in, keith. the front page of open-" the philadelphia inquirer" -- of "the philadelphia inquirer" says open-" fed chief says to boost -- "fed chief says to boost." caller: here is what we need to rein in. we need to rein in the fed. what did ben bernanke do with all of the trillions that
the u.s. and not the yemeni government." those embassies, we understand, still closed this morning. keith, democratic line. we are talking this morning about ben bernanke and the role of financial regulation. caller: regulation is needed, but at the same time we need to teach our children how to manage their finances. those regulations do not mean nothing. we will be right back into the same thing. host: what is the one most important thing that you teach your children about finances?...
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the u.s. education system with n oosm lan smith. . here of the lines. 202-737-0002 for democrats. 202-737-0001 for republicans. and 202-628-0205 for independents. the headlines in the major papers all reflecting this thought this morning. this is the "new york times," beck's bid for a second term hits resistance. if did you to "the washington post," takes a look at the populist backlash, puts bernanke under siege, week of steep market losses. that's how this reflects it. it's probably more likely still that he will be confirmed than he'll be defeated, but the momentum has shifted very, very quickly, and some people on capitol hill are starting to seriously doubt this bernanke vote. half the members haven't decided, so that creates plenty of room for this to get ugly pretty quickly for bernanke and for the administration. host: as far as legislators are concerned, the names that keep popping up are barbara boxer and russ feingold. why are they mentioned? caller: they announced they would vote n
the u.s. education system with n oosm lan smith. . here of the lines. 202-737-0002 for democrats. 202-737-0001 for republicans. and 202-628-0205 for independents. the headlines in the major papers all reflecting this thought this morning. this is the "new york times," beck's bid for a second term hits resistance. if did you to "the washington post," takes a look at the populist backlash, puts bernanke under siege, week of steep market losses. that's how this reflects it....
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the bottom line is the u.s. naval ship comfort is 250 bed capacity, fully manned with medical professionals to increase by 250 patients of the current capacity here on the ground in haiti. by midday tomorrow, we expect to be able to transfer high priority patients, identified by the minister of health and medical professionals on the ground here in haiti, to ensure that those most in need of trauma care and advanced medical procedures will be able to receive those on the "comfort." >> on the 10,000 u.s. personnel question, the number keeps flying around. is it 10,000 troops are 10,000 combined naval and marine corps on the vessels. >> the current capability that has been requested and our assessment of what is needed on the ground is 10,000 total military personnel. >> does that include navy? >> i am sorry. i did not hear it. >> that includes a naval personnel? >> that includes all department of defense personnel supporting operations here in the joint operation of haiti. >> this is abc news. if i could go back
the bottom line is the u.s. naval ship comfort is 250 bed capacity, fully manned with medical professionals to increase by 250 patients of the current capacity here on the ground in haiti. by midday tomorrow, we expect to be able to transfer high priority patients, identified by the minister of health and medical professionals on the ground here in haiti, to ensure that those most in need of trauma care and advanced medical procedures will be able to receive those on the "comfort."...
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the u.s. president, that there will be further attacks on the united states unless he takes steps to resolve the palestinian situation. in an audiotape obtained by al- jazeera on sunday, the al qaeda chief, praised the nigerian accused of the christmas day bombing." we would give a listen to a translation of that tape. -- we will get a listen to a translation of that tape. >> made peace beyond those that osama bin laden brings guidance to. our message, carried by words, conveyed to you through the flame of the hero, we have proved that the heroes of 9/11 can be effective. the message is that america will never dream of living in peace unless we lived it in palestine. it is not fear -- it is not fair that you enjoy a safe life while our brothers in gaza suffered greatly. with god's will, we will continue as long as you continue to support israel. peace be on those that follow the lead of guidance. host: that tape was released yesterday. first, a quick political note, marion barry is set to anno
the u.s. president, that there will be further attacks on the united states unless he takes steps to resolve the palestinian situation. in an audiotape obtained by al- jazeera on sunday, the al qaeda chief, praised the nigerian accused of the christmas day bombing." we would give a listen to a translation of that tape. -- we will get a listen to a translation of that tape. >> made peace beyond those that osama bin laden brings guidance to. our message, carried by words, conveyed to...
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and for that, the u.s. is to be the healer, the moral example, led by a man floating above it all, a fellow citizen of the world as obama called himself in berlin. it was in berlin in that remarkably bizarre setting that candidate obama offered the best insight as to how he sees the world when he asserted that the berlin wall had come down because, quote, there is no challenge too great for a world that stands as one. as one? if anything, the world stood as two. those for decade strove to bring the wall down and those for the same decades strove to maintain it, indeed the ones who put it up in the first place. the wall came down of a group of nations coming together, but because the united states, acting often alone but certainly with a few allies at a very high cost into two hot wars, korea and vietnam and one cold war that carried the constant threat of nuclear destruction resisted in maintaining the fight relentlessly to maintain and ultimately to destroy the soviet empire. only someone who could actuall
and for that, the u.s. is to be the healer, the moral example, led by a man floating above it all, a fellow citizen of the world as obama called himself in berlin. it was in berlin in that remarkably bizarre setting that candidate obama offered the best insight as to how he sees the world when he asserted that the berlin wall had come down because, quote, there is no challenge too great for a world that stands as one. as one? if anything, the world stood as two. those for decade strove to bring...
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host: 1 more e-mail -- -- one more e-mail -- here is the lead editorial in "u.s. a today" -- u.s. say today -- usa today" -- next phone call. caller: we are scared to death we are going to lose our jobs. the government is going crazy. we do not understand what they're doing. the latest having is the census. i know this is often subject, but they do not have the legal right to ask these questions other than how many people live here? one of my co-workers was threatened by one of the census workers, saying it was against the law not to answer the questions. guest: i am not aware of the specific question he is asking. host: amy walter? guest: i think we have an issue of two communities. some feel like this is an intrusion of the government. others who are either new immigrants, new to the country, are weary -- this is a new process for them. there is concern about the type of information they are giving up to the government. that is always an issue that census workers have to take into account. it is true that the census is an interesting issue. not as much as a voting issue, for tho
host: 1 more e-mail -- -- one more e-mail -- here is the lead editorial in "u.s. a today" -- u.s. say today -- usa today" -- next phone call. caller: we are scared to death we are going to lose our jobs. the government is going crazy. we do not understand what they're doing. the latest having is the census. i know this is often subject, but they do not have the legal right to ask these questions other than how many people live here? one of my co-workers was threatened by one of...
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u.s. must abandon the base and the cubans can reclaim it. the u.s. and the cubans have to dissolve the lease. since 1959, the cubans have asked for us to dissolve the least. we have not agreed. as a result, guantanamo remains under american control. it is the only place with a drive-through mcdonalds. since 1959, the cuban government has not cashed the checks. fidel castro was known to invite foreign visitors into his office where he has opened his desk drawer and showed the uncashed checks fueling indignation. the obama administration wants to shut down the detention facility. i do not think anybody is really considering closing down the base in its entirety. as a result, i think the naval base there will remain under american control throughout the obama administration. host: had you compare the threat of cuban and iranian threats to our national security? guest: this topic has generated a lot of debate. in 1962, cuba played a major role in the cuban missile crisis. the soviet government placed missiles in cuba discovered by the kennedy administrat
u.s. must abandon the base and the cubans can reclaim it. the u.s. and the cubans have to dissolve the lease. since 1959, the cubans have asked for us to dissolve the least. we have not agreed. as a result, guantanamo remains under american control. it is the only place with a drive-through mcdonalds. since 1959, the cuban government has not cashed the checks. fidel castro was known to invite foreign visitors into his office where he has opened his desk drawer and showed the uncashed checks...
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during her tenure as a u.s. attorney for the middle district of georgia in macon, judge martin was known as a tough prosecutor. she handled cases herself in a way that was not just very professional but in a very meaningful way, and at the same time she was very compassionate outside the courtroom. in fact, she started a program in both -- well, in macon, valdosta, columbus, and athens that's called the weed and seed program. it's now a nationwide program that's run through u.s. attorneys' offices, and judge martin was a strong proponent and received national recognition for the work that she did with the weed and seed program in our state. she also held day camps for inner city kids during the summertime. she served on various boards including the board of macon state college and the georgia women of achievement, which board she serves on with my wife julie ann. her lengthy tenure as a prosecutor has given her unique and informed perspective when handling criminal cases. as many of my colleagues know, a prosecu
during her tenure as a u.s. attorney for the middle district of georgia in macon, judge martin was known as a tough prosecutor. she handled cases herself in a way that was not just very professional but in a very meaningful way, and at the same time she was very compassionate outside the courtroom. in fact, she started a program in both -- well, in macon, valdosta, columbus, and athens that's called the weed and seed program. it's now a nationwide program that's run through u.s. attorneys'...
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live now to the floor of the u.s. senate here on c-span2. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. today's opening prayer will be offered by chaplain alan keiran, the chaplain's chief of staff. the chaplain: let us pray. most gracious god, the source of all light and wisdom, give to our lawmakers renewed powers to honor you in this national chamber of deliberation. help them to find a clear path through the tangled maze of these challenging times. give them a consuming passion not for their own way, but for your holy will. lord, empower our senators to meet the stupendous dimensions of these epic days with courage and faith. give them receptive minds to follow your guidance each step of the way. we pray in your sacred name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will rea
live now to the floor of the u.s. senate here on c-span2. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. today's opening prayer will be offered by chaplain alan keiran, the chaplain's chief of staff. the chaplain: let us pray. most gracious god, the source of all light and wisdom, give to our lawmakers renewed powers to honor you in this national chamber of deliberation. help them to find a clear path through the tangled maze of these challenging times. give them a consuming passion not...
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th of e "sy" g opepionnce and the u.s. chship? 780ion. e o rofel goavin a ciagnith ? 1 in erls eges tn ths ofm tism.org >> dave: you know you hear the weather casters talk about it all the time. you're not supposed to leave your pets out on a day like this. so in that spirit, we're in the house. wherever you are around the country dealing with the weather, hope you are enjoying this one as mississippi state pitching a shut-out against l.s.u. there is a guy, joe dean, that has been shut out this year. renardo sidney, a guy with a world of ability. >> joe: he really has. he's got a lot of talent. 6'9", 240 pounds. and rick stansbury and i talked quite a bit about him last night. they've been frustrated here at mississippi state. they feel like they've done everything they can do to give the ncaa and amateurism committee the information they're looking for to try to clear this young man to play. this is the 21st game that he will have missed. and it is really a bad situation. as soon as he gets clear, rick stansbury will play him right away. he says he's got ability down
th of e "sy" g opepionnce and the u.s. chship? 780ion. e o rofel goavin a ciagnith ? 1 in erls eges tn ths ofm tism.org >> dave: you know you hear the weather casters talk about it all the time. you're not supposed to leave your pets out on a day like this. so in that spirit, we're in the house. wherever you are around the country dealing with the weather, hope you are enjoying this one as mississippi state pitching a shut-out against l.s.u. there is a guy, joe dean, that has...
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watch list also held a current u.s. visa. this is not the first time terrorists have obtained u.s. visas. several of the 9/11 hijackers did so as well. we need to strengthen the visa application process. we need to streamline the intelligence gathering and sharing process. we need to end the visa lottery. we need to ensure that terrorists are turned around before they get to the airport, before they even attempt to go through security. were it not for the quick action of passengers on that flight, 288 innocent lives would have been lost. passengers should not have to rely on last-minute heroics in order to travel safely. this administration must get serious about addressing this problem. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentlelady from maryland rise? ms. edwards: to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. ms. edwards: mr. speaker, justice brandeis got it right -- democrats or wealth concentrated in the hands of a few but not both. t
watch list also held a current u.s. visa. this is not the first time terrorists have obtained u.s. visas. several of the 9/11 hijackers did so as well. we need to strengthen the visa application process. we need to streamline the intelligence gathering and sharing process. we need to end the visa lottery. we need to ensure that terrorists are turned around before they get to the airport, before they even attempt to go through security. were it not for the quick action of passengers on that...
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the military has been good, the u.s. government under bush and now wonder obama has but two or 3 million each year to help with the cleanup. we said nobody has to admit fault. nobody has to say we are liable, but let's just clean it up like a good person would do if you've made a mess. and sometimes you just need practical solutions instead of everybody getting on an ideological high horse. kathy and i went to vietnam maybe three years ago and saw the containment project, were helping out with rehabilitation centers because instead of just saying we are guilty, let's pay, you know, be sued for people or anyone who is a birth defects. creating rehabilitation centers and you can try to solve problems. yes, sir? >> or the extent of interviewing you have done through the years, what checks do you employ when interviewing that someone is not fabricating their story. >> well, that's the mark of old journalists and witches who is telling the truth and who isn't. we all in life after talk to people in some time are misled or not
the military has been good, the u.s. government under bush and now wonder obama has but two or 3 million each year to help with the cleanup. we said nobody has to admit fault. nobody has to say we are liable, but let's just clean it up like a good person would do if you've made a mess. and sometimes you just need practical solutions instead of everybody getting on an ideological high horse. kathy and i went to vietnam maybe three years ago and saw the containment project, were helping out with...
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the u.s.. in "the hill" open-" senator schumer penalizes -- "senator schumer penalizes airports and u.s.-based airlines should threaten not to fly to them in order to send a strong message, adding "you do not have to be albert einstein to realize that flights from foreign countries pose a greater danger." cincinnati, good morning. gregg, republican line. the role of the fed in financial markets. go ahead. good morning. caller: i wanted to make a couple of comments. regulation in the financial sector and in the united states is well known. typically the problem is some kind of oversight, even the attempted bomber on christmas and the national security problems we have had for the last few years. regulation that is required or needed to be overlooked -- needed could be overlooked. thank you. host: the vice chairman of the fed spoke at the conference in atlanta. in "the financial times" they reported, "the fed has been working internally for months on how, when the time comes, they would put an e
the u.s.. in "the hill" open-" senator schumer penalizes -- "senator schumer penalizes airports and u.s.-based airlines should threaten not to fly to them in order to send a strong message, adding "you do not have to be albert einstein to realize that flights from foreign countries pose a greater danger." cincinnati, good morning. gregg, republican line. the role of the fed in financial markets. go ahead. good morning. caller: i wanted to make a couple of comments....
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how long have you determined that the u.s. military should stay? >> as i also stated, we are here at the invitation of the government of haiti. as president obama has made a very clear, we are here to give all of the support we can to the government of haiti for as long as we can to assist them and recovering from this tragedy. >> how long have you told your supervisors that the united states military can stay given the challenges that you face and given the demand for equipment and other areas? >> that is a question that you can likely kid a better answer for in the pentagon. we have the ability to sustain our forces. we are leveraging all the capabilities of the joint military and supporting forces and we will be able to sustain the effort in haiti as long as it is needed. we are reassured by our senior leaders that all available resources that are needed by the general and by the government of haiti will be made available will be brought to bear as rapidly as possible. we are inspired by the speed with which the capabilities have been brought in
how long have you determined that the u.s. military should stay? >> as i also stated, we are here at the invitation of the government of haiti. as president obama has made a very clear, we are here to give all of the support we can to the government of haiti for as long as we can to assist them and recovering from this tragedy. >> how long have you told your supervisors that the united states military can stay given the challenges that you face and given the demand for equipment and...
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the u.s. would consider making internet freedom of the trade issue. some of the software that allows the chinese to do what they do is supplied by american companies. with the u.s. consider putting an export control on the technology? the second thing has to do with support for technology that allows people to get around firewalls. the state department said aside money to support these kinds of efforts. one that got a lot of attention is the initiative with falun gong. has not yet gotten state department funding. has any thought been given to that? >> let me answer the second question first. our bureau is in bald -- involved in some of the grant- making. there is no one-size-fits-all. this is a moment when lots of different technologies, groups, and individuals are trying to break the firewall. there is not a silver bullet to solve that. we have encouraged the group commissioned and others to apply. we have a request for proposals that is out the closes today or tomorrow. we would welcome any
the u.s. would consider making internet freedom of the trade issue. some of the software that allows the chinese to do what they do is supplied by american companies. with the u.s. consider putting an export control on the technology? the second thing has to do with support for technology that allows people to get around firewalls. the state department said aside money to support these kinds of efforts. one that got a lot of attention is the initiative with falun gong. has not yet gotten state...
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the u.s. military of field hospitals. we understand there may be some talk about moving those out. is that in the works, moving any air force or navy field hospitals into the area? >> i spoke mostly about the international contributors in my remarks, but we also have military medical capability that has closed here in support of the effort. and we are constantly assessing the need to ensure that capability on the ground is sufficient to meet the daily needs of the response effort to this tragedy. and if we need more capability -- and literally we have capability arriving every day. for instance, shortly after the comfort arrives here ashore -- or offshore -- we will also have the colombians providing a hospital ship to the effort in support of our efforts here. so we are obviously in an hourly and daily assessment of needs versus capability. and if we need it from the department of defense, we will request it, and i'm confident it will be delivered as quickly as possible. >> hi, general. this
the u.s. military of field hospitals. we understand there may be some talk about moving those out. is that in the works, moving any air force or navy field hospitals into the area? >> i spoke mostly about the international contributors in my remarks, but we also have military medical capability that has closed here in support of the effort. and we are constantly assessing the need to ensure that capability on the ground is sufficient to meet the daily needs of the response effort to this...
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in his u.s. address, he said in a measure that elevates one nation or group above another will succeed. but isn't that what nato is about, nations claiming exclusivity to themselves, intent on enforcing laws in which they believe? nato elevates itself above other groups and people to declare that genocide is not acceptable as expressed the united nations security council. this is a denigration of the commonality in special relations among the queue of free nations, and it has practical implications on american actions and the world. and that impact is already being felt by allies and adversaries. if our ultimate aim is to earn a place, we must abandon any sign of arrogance, any prideful assertion, and begin to construct and constrain our often irresponsible power. to do that, we must undertake to things. out reach an accommodation. exploration has been engaged in relentlessly. but as the apology for president eisenhower's role, for ron, for mistreatment of native americans, for disspiriting and d
in his u.s. address, he said in a measure that elevates one nation or group above another will succeed. but isn't that what nato is about, nations claiming exclusivity to themselves, intent on enforcing laws in which they believe? nato elevates itself above other groups and people to declare that genocide is not acceptable as expressed the united nations security council. this is a denigration of the commonality in special relations among the queue of free nations, and it has practical...
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it the u.s. wants pakistan to take on taliban militants who use its television -- territories as a refuge. nearby india, aviation officials said the country issued a terror alert the airport after the country received reports and all coddling to militant was plotting to hijack a plane. indian media reporting the plot was targeting air india or indian airlines heading for a neighboring south asian country. the latest headlines on c-span radio. memo wednesday, president obama delivers his first state of the union address to congress, laying out his vision for the future of the country and his plans to deal with issues such as unemployment, health care, and the wars in iraq and afghanistan. the state of the union address, wednesday night. our coverage starts at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. you can also listen to the president's address live on your iphone with the c-span radio app. >> "washington journal" continues. mayor scott smith joins us -- host: mayor scott smith joins us from washington, d.c.
it the u.s. wants pakistan to take on taliban militants who use its television -- territories as a refuge. nearby india, aviation officials said the country issued a terror alert the airport after the country received reports and all coddling to militant was plotting to hijack a plane. indian media reporting the plot was targeting air india or indian airlines heading for a neighboring south asian country. the latest headlines on c-span radio. memo wednesday, president obama delivers his first...
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u.s. constitution. let me say what is the impact as a former small business owner and as a former state treasurer for the state of colorado, what is the impact of this spending -- deficit spending on the economy as a whole. it's interesting that you hear rumblings around the world from other countries about given the fiscal policies, given the lack of fiscal discipline and how that will impact the dollars in terms of the strength of the dollar. should the dollar be viewed as the international reserve currency. but i think the immediate effect that we're going to see is the weakened dollar and it will lead to higher inflation rates particularly as the economy and as the economy tries to expand you'll have private borrowing competing with public borrowing and that will create higher interest rates. but certainly the perception of a prolonged weakening of the dollar is going to cost us more to borrow and drive the interest rates. but if you look at just the extraordinary inflationary impacts
u.s. constitution. let me say what is the impact as a former small business owner and as a former state treasurer for the state of colorado, what is the impact of this spending -- deficit spending on the economy as a whole. it's interesting that you hear rumblings around the world from other countries about given the fiscal policies, given the lack of fiscal discipline and how that will impact the dollars in terms of the strength of the dollar. should the dollar be viewed as the international...
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u.s.? >> i think when you see the announcements that the president will be making about high-speed rail and others in the administration, we know that in every region that has submitted proposals to us, everyone is different. you all in california have been working on passenger rail for a long time, as have folks on the northeast corridor. some folks in the country are just at the starting point. we are going to try to use the resources to jump-start opportunities around the country, not just in one part of the country but around the country. some will be for planning, some will be for actually putting train set on tracks. the way we have an evaluated the proposals is based on what the need is in the different parts of the country. i think when you see the announcement, you will see that it will go for different iterations, depending on where people are in those regions of the country. >> for the next reauthorization, is there a commitment to providing long-term funding? >> for high speed
u.s.? >> i think when you see the announcements that the president will be making about high-speed rail and others in the administration, we know that in every region that has submitted proposals to us, everyone is different. you all in california have been working on passenger rail for a long time, as have folks on the northeast corridor. some folks in the country are just at the starting point. we are going to try to use the resources to jump-start opportunities around the country, not...
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the u.s. airports. next year they will increase and privacy advocates complain what should the tsa do? e-mail us at "fox and friends".com. >> funerals in northwest africa from the bombing at a volleyball game was rising. >> it is a warning for the pakistan residents not join against the taliban . pakistan leaders say the bombing will not deter them in the fight against the taliban. >> somali man accused of trying to kill a cartoonist will be charged with attempted murder. the suspect survived after he broke in the cartoonist home. the depiction of prophet muhammad sparked outrage. the suspects has ties to al qaeda and calling the attack terror related. a top terrorism official investigating the flight on christmas day. the homeland advisor used to be ceo of the intelligence firm that creted the watch brennan will recuse himself from the review involving his old firm. >> miracle on the hudson instead of a disaster. kicking off the new year. captain sullenberger was honored as the grand marshall
the u.s. airports. next year they will increase and privacy advocates complain what should the tsa do? e-mail us at "fox and friends".com. >> funerals in northwest africa from the bombing at a volleyball game was rising. >> it is a warning for the pakistan residents not join against the taliban . pakistan leaders say the bombing will not deter them in the fight against the taliban. >> somali man accused of trying to kill a cartoonist will be charged with attempted...
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the u.s. e.p.a. recently issued a finding that greenhouse gas emissions larms the public welfare. the supreme court ruled that greenhouse gas emissions were covered under the clean air act. and then we go on to say, debating policy choices regarding the appropriate response to unchecked climate change ask fair and the senate will continue to evaluate the best tools for addressing greenhouse gas emissions but repealing an endangerment finding based upon years of work by america's scientists and public health experts is not appropriate, and we urge a no vote." and i'd ask that letter be placed in the record. the presiding officer: without objection, so ordered. mrs. boxer: "the washington post" said about the murkowski amendment, "hobbling the e.p.a. isn't the right course. the correct response is to provide a better alternative," but obviously they're not in favor of overturning an endangerment finding. "the scranton times tribune," very important, i think editorial. there should be little deba
the u.s. e.p.a. recently issued a finding that greenhouse gas emissions larms the public welfare. the supreme court ruled that greenhouse gas emissions were covered under the clean air act. and then we go on to say, debating policy choices regarding the appropriate response to unchecked climate change ask fair and the senate will continue to evaluate the best tools for addressing greenhouse gas emissions but repealing an endangerment finding based upon years of work by america's scientists and...